0 Eric Cole
Eric Cole Golfer
Eric Cole: PGA Tour Professional
Early Life and Background
Eric Cole, born July 29, 1988, in Delray Beach, Florida, comes from a golfing family. His parents are Bobby Cole, a former PGA Tour player from South Africa, and Laura Baugh, an LPGA Tour professional.
Professional Career
Cole turned professional in 2009 after playing collegiate golf at Nova Southeastern University. He earned his PGA Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour in 2022, marking his rookie season on the PGA Tour in 2023.
Career Highlights
In 2023, Cole secured his best PGA Tour finish as runner-up at The Honda Classic, losing in a playoff to Chris Kirk.
Through the 2023 season, he has recorded multiple top-10 finishes and earned over $3.5 million in official PGA Tour earnings.
Mini Tours Experience
Before reaching the PGA Tour, Cole competed extensively on mini-tours, winning over 50 tournaments on various developmental circuits, including the Minor League Golf Tour.
Tournament Statistics (2023)
– Scoring Average: 70.435
– Driving Distance: 295.7 yards
– Greens in Regulation: 67.58%
– Top 10 Finishes: 4
Personal Life
Cole resides in Delray Beach, Florida. He maintains a private personal life, and verified information about his marital status is not publicly available.
Professional Recognition
Named 2023 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year finalist after an impressive debut season, demonstrating consistent performance across multiple tournaments.
Equipment
Plays with Titleist clubs and uses a Titleist Pro V1 ball.
Note: Net worth figures are not included as reliable verified sources for this information are not available. All statistics and information are current as of the 2023 PGA Tour season..
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